Day: December 18, 2017

Astronomers have found the first interstellar organics on asteroid MOSCOW, 18 Jul — RIA Novosti. The surface of the asteroid Omoloi, the first interstellar “guest” of the Solar system, was covered with a thick layer of organic matter, which protects the ice from evaporation under the action of the Sun’s rays, according to a paper published in the journal Nature Astronomy. “We found that the surface Omwamwi similar in structure and composition to the small celestial bodies of the Solar system, is covered by ice-rich organic matter, which are constantly bombarding cosmic rays. This “crust” of organic matter are two feet thick protected the depths of the asteroid, rich in ice, from evaporation under the action of sunlight, despite the fact that it was heated to a temperature of 300 degrees Celsius,” says Alan Fitzsimmons (Alan Fitzsimmons) from Queen’s University in Belfast (UK). Two months ago, the participants of the

Aleshkovsky: the attention of the authorities to the problem of care for seriously ill people is very good and useful Chairman of the Board of the charity Fund “Need help” Mitya Aleshkovsky recognized that the allocated 4.3 billion rubles for the organization of care for seriously ill people is “huge funds”, and “attention in the General state of the authorities to this problem — it’s very good and useful.” “Palliative care needs today a huge number of people. This is several million people. In fact, in every apartment building of any settlement of Russia has at least one supine patient who requires nursing care”, — the volunteer told in interview “Газете.Ru”. Thus according to him, needs to improve the system of care for seriously ill in Russia. “You have to understand that 4.3 billion rubles — a huge amount of money. Though, probably, in comparison with the scale of the

The scientists explained why you can’t sleep next to a smartphone MOSCOW, 18 Jul — RIA Novosti. Employees of the Department of health of the state of California warned that prolonged use of mobile phones increases the risk of cancer, infertility and other diseases, and recommend not to leave the gadget by the bed at night. The related report published on the organization’s website. According to the document, radio-frequency radiation devices negatively affects memory and hearing, causes sleep problems and learning and can lead to headaches, infertility and cancer. A special risk of excessive use of phones is for children and teenagers. Since RF energy affects their body in the growth process, the influence of gadgets becomes more harmful and long lasting. Long-term relationships with a mobile device is fraught for a teenager with tinnitus, behavioral problems and even hearing loss. According to the Agency, has not yet been established

When derailment in the US has affected 77 people Local media reported at least three dead. Moscow. 18 Dec. INTERFAX.RU At least 77 people were taken to hospital after jumping out of the way of the train in the us state of Washington, according to CNN. According to the channel, resulting in a crash there are “multiple victims,” but their number is not specified. At the same time, the Seattle Times and local TV station Kiro-Tv reported at least three dead. Clarifies that they were in the train. As previously reported, the high-speed Amtrak train derailed between the cities of Olympia and Lakewood, Washington, one of his cars crashed on the highway, traffic on the road stopped. CNN also notes, citing the website of the company that the Amtrak train for the first time made the trip from Portland, Oregon, to Seattle. #UPDATE: “Injuries and casualties reported” after Amtrak train

MiG-29 Polish air force crashed near the Minsk Mazowiecki, pilot ejected WARSAW, 18 Jul — RIA Novosti. MiG-29 Polish air force crashed near Minsk Mazowiecki, pilot ejected and is alive, said Deputy defense Minister of the country Kownacki Bartosz in Polish TV. The MiG-29 disappeared from radar just before landing, he had to land at the military airport in Minsk Mazowiecki. “I can reassure that the pilot ejected, he was found, taken to hospital,” said Kownacki. He noted that the car had one pilot.

Media: the Polish MiG-29 fighter disappeared from radar The plane was supposed to land at the military airport in Minsk Mazowiecki, but if you approach contact with the pilot was lost. WARSAW, December 18. /TASS/. The MiG-29 has gone missing in Poland. This was reported on Monday, radio RMF FM. According to the radio, the plane was supposed to land at the military airport in Minsk Mazowiecki. When landing contact with the pilot was lost, after which the car disappeared from radar. A search of the aircraft and the pilot.

Business Ombudsman Titov has declared, that is afraid to debate with Sobchak EKATERINBURG, 18 Jul — RIA Novosti. Ombudsman for entrepreneurs Boris Titov, applying for participation in the presidential elections of 2018, said he feared debate with TV presenter Ksenia Sobchak, have also declared their participation in the election campaign. “As for Sobchak, I consider her a smart woman. She got so butchered during one interview before the election… I honestly am afraid to debate with her. It’s hard to imagine how the Board controls the economy of the country,” Titov said, noting that, in his opinion, Sobchak is “a great political future.” Boris Titov visited the capital of the Middle Urals on 18 December, where he met with supporters and journalists, and also visited the plant of boiler equipment “UralHotel”.

Putin promised to consider a proposal for a large-scale Amnesty MOSCOW, 18 Jul — RIA Novosti. The President of Russia Vladimir Putin promised to consider the proposal of the Ombudsman for human rights in the Kaluga region Yuri Zelnikov on a large-scale Amnesty in the next year. Putin in the Kremlin on Monday presented state awards for outstanding achievements in the field of human rights and charitable activities. After the official ceremony the President talked with the guests, among whom were regional commissioners for human rights and members of the HRC. Zelnikov approached the President and voiced his suggestion. “Elections are coming. Maybe you could think about a large-scale Amnesty on election day? What do you think?” he asked, noting that it could become a good tradition. “You might think”, — said Putin. Kaluga Commissioner invited Putin to think about large-scale Amnesty pic.twitter.com/hf4vqjBrMX — Kremlin RIA Poole (@Kremlinpool_RIA) 18 Dec

The new Cabinet of Austria, led by the youngest Chancellor was sworn in VIENNA, 18 Jul — RIA Novosti. The new government of Austria, headed by the youngest Chancellor in the history of the Republic, 31-year-old Sebastian Kurz on Monday sworn in. 11фотографий11фотографий11фотографий From 2017 to 2021 in Austria will rule the coalition government of the conservative Austrian people’s party, led by Sebastian Kurz and right Austrian freedom party, whose leader, Heinz-Christian strache became Vice-Chancellor and Minister of sports at the same time. Foreign Minister of the Republic appointed the 52-year-old independent candidate Dr. Karin Kneissl. The defense Ministry on the proposal “right-wing” was headed by a former military man Mario Kunasek, Ministry of internal Affairs of the country passed into the hands of the Secretary-General “sobolnikov” Herbert Cycle. The ceremony The ceremony was held in the Imperial Hofburg Palace. Austrian President Alexander van der Bellen addressed the audience at